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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Catherine and Sarah Anne regularly spend their time together?

2. Where do most scientists at the time believe that swallows spend their winters?

3. What is Antoina's last name?

4. In what room of the house does Christopher frequently hold scientific discussions?

5. As he drives back home from his estate, what does Linnaeus imagine following him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Juliet die, and what is Christopher's reaction to the death?

2. When was Antonia born, and how did her birth fit into her family's immigration plan?

3. Where is Linnaeus traveling to in the story "The English Pupil" and how does he get there?

4. What do Christopher's philosopher friends think happens to swallows over the winter?

5. What physical state is Linnaeus in?

6. What is the state of Sara Anne's life at the opening of "Rare Bird"?

7. What unique deformity was Richard born with, and how did it affect his life in adulthood?

8. What clues does the text give as to Richard's age?

9. What were Jonathan and Ruby's romantic statuses at the time when they met?

10. How did Jonathan and Ruby treat each other once they returned to the mainland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The structure and narration of the story "The Marburg Sisters" has a huge impact on the way the reader understands the confusing and sometimes convoluted story. First, describe the narration and structure styles of the story and the rhetoric effect such structural choices have on the story as a whole. Then, explain whether or not you believe Barrett's stylistic choices were successful and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

In the story "Birds with no Feet" two scientists, Carrière and Wallace, are competing for historic fame and wealth. First, describe the work that these scientists do. Then, explain which scientist achieved higher success, and why you believe they were as a successful as they were. How did this competition affect the scientists as partners and as individuals? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

In the story "The Behavior of Hawkweeds" how do genetics play a role in understanding the lives of the characters? What symbols are produced through the comparison of the hawkweed genetics and the life of immigrants in America? Do you think this symbol is successful? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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